Description
2 Cups Loose
Bilberry has many close botanical relatives, including blueberry, huckleberry and cranberry. Our favorite use for bilberry is for improving and maintaining vision. This action is due to certain compounds known as anthocyanosides, which contribute to visual acuity. Research shows the use of bilberry plus vitamin e can halt the progression of lens clouding in people with early stage cataracts. You can find bilberry in View Tincture.
The properties in bilberry leaf have been shown to make it especially useful with: night blindness, cataracts, glaucoma, iabetic retinopathy, mild inflammation of the throat and mouth, urinary tract and kidney problems, arthritis and gout, skin conditions, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, muscular degeneration, angina (chest pain), hardening of the arteries, diabetes, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, improved blood circulation, and improved eyesight.
Organic: Bilberry Leaf (Vaccinium myrtillus) organically cultivated in Albania.
High Quality Standards
We use only the highest quality botanicals that are fresh, and full of flavor. Each ingredient is certified organic or ethically wild harvested, and are never sprayed with pesticides or herbicides. We grind our herbs and spices in small batches that are then sealed in nonreactive tea tins or airtight resealable bags. Our process protects the flavorful, healthful constituents of each herb, retaining medicinal quality while providing optimal flavor.
The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the Lord has made them both. Proverbs 20:12
Additional Information
Caffeine Level: |
None |
For Tea: |
Pour 8 oz of simmering water over 1 tsp. of tea. Steep 3 min. Strain tea leaves. |
Other Uses: |
Bilberry can be used alone, or added to another tea, or soak. |
Children: |
Yes.* |
Pregnancy: |
Yes.* |
Lactation: |
Yes.* |
